Just a few short years ago, I lived in sunny Southern California, right near the Pacific Ocean. It was there, while I was recovering from neck surgery, that I got back into knitting big time. My former “backyard”: I lived on what was called the “Westside”, which luckily for me, had a pretty good selection […]
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You’ve seen them everywhere. You’ve probably bought some. I know I have. Here it is: the standard, affordable, stackable plastic chair. They’re not all that comfortable, but they serve a purpose, right? What more can you say about them? Over in the UK, Yuvinia Yuhadi saw beyond those molded tush holders. While she was going […]
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According to weather.com, it’s 89º right now but feels like 94º! It’ll be at least 100º by the afternoon, These triple-digit days make me think of this: Are you getting much knitting done? Even with the a/c running here, I’ve been reading more about knitting than actually doing any. I have been experimenting with a […]
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Yes, I know this is short notice, but I thought I’d post a few quickie Fourth of July patterns for you. You can whip them up for this weekend, or get a very huge jumpstart for next year! For you crochet enthusiasts, here’s a cute coaster and hotpad combo: Instructions are right here. Over at […]
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I am a huge fan of “Seinfeld.” For those of you who aren’t familiar with the show, they referred to themselves as a show about “nothing.” Some weeks I’m chock full of ideas and I’ve got to choose what to write about. This week, not so much. Today, I’ve decided to share with you some […]
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Do you know about Interweave’s awesome Hurt and Overstock Book Sale? It started yesterday and ends on June 22nd, so hurry on over and scoop up some great deals on books in a variety of fiber arts subjects. If you don’t want to spend the money on books and just want to buy individual patterns, […]
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Are you game for a little “audience” participation? Keep reading and I hope you’ll decide to play. With so many yarn shops popping up since knitting and crochet’s resurgence, I’m occasionally amused by the names people choose for their business. In a recent conversation with fellow T-U fiber arts blogger Phyllis, I came up with […]
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Here are some interesting tidbits I found in the news last week: In an interview with Psychology Today, Mark Frauenfelder, of Boing Boing , Make and the new book “Made by Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World” said, “I like hanging around people who knit. They are usually in a good mood. People […]
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Did you know there’s a high school in Southern California where you can take knitting as one of your classes? I’m not talking about an after-school club or extracurricular activity either. Let’s fiber trek on over to Palisades High School, located in my old neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, California and check it out. Karyn Newbill, […]
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It’s getting close to that time of year again, when we celebrate Father’s Day and all sorts of graduations. Here’s a quickie little gift guide in case your Dad or grad happens to be a knitter, too. Amy Pfaffman recycles everyday items and makes jewelry out of them. This necklace is made of anodized aluminum […]
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